Butterfly Thoughts

Hello, I just have a quick post to share.  I bought this lovely butterfly paper (Botanique- American Crafts) and it was just begging to be used.  It has a gold glint to some of the wings.  I cut it out, added some gold ink to the edges then I cut out a panel with my Fiscars oval punch and inked the edges with the gold as well.  Sorry the pic doesn't show the shine.  I then layered some gold and cranberry ribbon together and tied a bow with the latter.  I used my glue gun to add a couple extra loops and the flowers that a wonderful friend gave me! Then I stamped the sentiment from Inkadinkado and added a few little EK Success butterflies whose wings I inked and added a mini pearl to.  I then added a bit larger pearls to the four corners.   It was wonderful to make this just because. I do use a lot of these cards, so it won't be long until it finds a home.
Thank you so much for dropping by! I'm sharing this at Just keep on creating.  It's an anything goes blog challenge and is open for a couple more weeks.
I'd also love to announce the winner of the Clear Dollar Stamps Blog Hop "We're not Horsin' Around". Congratulations  Paula-Kay of Creative Stamping with Paula-Kay.  Your name was chosen from Kathy's blog, DunnitAgainDesigns.  Head on over to Clearly iStamp to collect your wonderful prize!